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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,359.24 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,359.24 and 581.14 is: 870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,359.24 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,359.24 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,359.24 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 789,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,908.73/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.44

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